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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,341.72 and 641.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,341.72 and 641.04 is: 884.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,341.72 = 641.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,341.72 = 641.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,341.72 × 641.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 860,096.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,096.19/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.33

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